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Friday, 1 February 2008

Lamb Chops with Apple Butter Glaze

Lamb has a very distinctive flavour, and it is not always easy to find ways to dress it up. I am quite taken with this sweet-sour spicy combination though, which stands up to the robust flavour of the lamb without fighting with it.

Grind and mix the spices, and mix in the apple butter and vinegar. Use the 2 tablespoons for a sweeter glaze, or 3 if you prefer a bit more of a bite.

The chops should be blotted dry if necessary. Dip them in the glaze and lay them in a shallow roasting pan. Cover them, refrigerate, and marinate for 1 to 6 hours.

Take them out of the fridge about 15 minutes before you are ready to cook them. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the roasting pan in the oven and roast the chops for 20 minutes. Remove them from the oven and let them sit for 5 minutes before serving.